Things 3 is beautiful. It's also expensive, Mac-only, and completely useless if you need to work with other people. You pay $50 for the Mac version, another $20 for iPhone, $20 more for iPad — and still can't share a single task with your teammate sitting next to you.
TaskLoco takes the opposite approach. One subscription gets you unlimited notes across every device, real-time team sharing, file attachments, and reminders that actually work. No $90 device collection required.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Things 3
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Platform Support: Things 3 Locks You Into Apple
Things 3 exists only on Apple devices. Want to use Windows at work? Android phone? Chrome browser? Too bad. You're buying a $2,000 MacBook to manage your grocery list.
The pricing structure makes it worse. Things 3 for Mac costs $49.99. iPhone version: $9.99. iPad: $19.99. That's $80 minimum to use it across your Apple devices. Most people pay the full $90 for all three.
TaskLoco works everywhere from day one. iPhone app, Android app, web browser, Chrome extension. One subscription, every platform. Your notes sync instantly whether you're on a $200 Android phone or a $3,000 MacBook Pro.
Team Collaboration: Things 3 Has Zero
Things 3 treats collaboration like it's 1999. You can't share projects, assign tasks, or work together on anything. The app literally has no team features. If you need to coordinate with others, Things 3 pretends those people don't exist.
TaskLoco Premium includes full team sharing with real-time updates. Share individual notes or entire collections. Team members see changes instantly with email notifications when someone updates shared content.
The shared notes feature handles everything from simple task lists to complex project planning. Attach files directly to notes, set reminders that notify the whole team, and track progress together. Things 3 can't do any of this — not because they haven't added it yet, but because the entire app is designed around solo work.
File Attachments and Storage
Things 3 doesn't support file attachments. You can't attach documents, images, or any files to your tasks. Want to include a PDF with your project notes? Screenshot of a design mockup? Contract that needs review? Things 3 forces you to manage files separately in other apps.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage. Attach anything to your notes — PDFs, images, documents, spreadsheets. Files sync across all devices and team members can access shared attachments instantly.
The attachment system works with TaskLoco's search feature. Search for text inside PDF attachments or find notes by filename. Things 3's search only covers task titles and notes text — it can't search files because it doesn't support them.
Pricing Reality Check
Things 3's pricing is deceptive. The App Store shows $49.99, but that's just for Mac. Add iPhone ($9.99) and iPad ($19.99) and you're paying $79.97 minimum. Want all three platforms? $89.97 upfront with zero ongoing value.
That $90 gets you a solo-only app with no file attachments, no team features, and no cross-platform compatibility. If Apple changes their platform requirements or you switch to Android, your investment is worthless.
TaskLoco's subscription model means continuous development and platform expansion. Features improve monthly, new platforms get added, and you're never locked into dying technology.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-platform support | iPhone, Android, web browser, Chrome extension — works everywhere | Apple devices only — Mac ($50), iPhone ($10), iPad ($20) |
| Team collaboration | Real-time sharing, email notifications, collaborative editing | Zero team features — completely solo-only app |
| File attachments | 10GB storage, attach any file type, full-text search in PDFs | No file attachment support at all |
| Free version | TaskLoco Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | No free version — $50 minimum entry price |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription with continuous updates and new features | One-time purchase per device — $90 for all Apple platforms |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture, works on any website FREE | No browser extension — Apple ecosystem only |
| Calendar integration | Built-in calendar view, date-based organization | Limited calendar integration through Apple Calendar |
| Offline functionality | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline, no account required FREE | Works offline on individual devices only |
| Design aesthetics | Clean sticky note interface, customizable colors | Polished Apple design language, award-winning interface |
| Natural language input | Manual date and reminder entry | Excellent natural language parsing — 'tomorrow at 3pm' works perfectly |
| Reminders and notifications | Email reminders, SMS reminders (add-on), team notifications | Push notifications on Apple devices only |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and file attachments | Search task titles and notes only — no file search |
| Project organization | Unlimited notes with tags and collections | Excellent project hierarchy with areas, projects, and tasks |
| Recurring tasks | Manual recurring task creation | Advanced recurring task options with natural language |
| Apple ecosystem integration | Basic iOS integration, works alongside Apple apps | Deep Siri integration, Shortcuts support, Apple Watch app |
| Windows/Android support | Full feature parity across Windows, Android, and web | Zero Windows or Android support |
| Storage limits | 10GB included, expandable to 100TB with add-ons | No file storage — tasks and notes only |
| Keyboard shortcuts | Basic web and desktop shortcuts | Extensive keyboard shortcuts throughout the Mac app |
| Third-party integrations | Limited — primarily email and calendar | No third-party integrations — closed ecosystem |
| Learning curve | Instant — works like physical sticky notes | Moderate — powerful but requires learning GTD methodology |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You work with other people and need real team collaboration
- You use multiple platforms — Windows, Android, web browsers, or Chrome
- You need to attach files to your tasks and notes
- You want one subscription that works everywhere instead of buying multiple apps
- You prefer monthly updates and new features over static software
Use Things 3 if…
- You're all-in on Apple ecosystem and never plan to switch platforms
- You work solo and don't need any team collaboration features
- You prefer one-time purchases over subscription pricing
- You love natural language task entry and advanced recurring task options
- You want the most polished Apple-native design and deep Siri integration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Things 3?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can Things 3 share tasks with team members?
No. Things 3 has zero collaboration features. It's designed for solo use only. TaskLoco Premium includes real-time team sharing, email notifications, and collaborative editing.
Does Things 3 work on Windows or Android?
No. Things 3 only works on Apple devices — Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Each platform requires a separate purchase ($50 for Mac, $10 for iPhone, $20 for iPad). TaskLoco works on every platform with one subscription.
Can I attach files to tasks in Things 3?
No. Things 3 doesn't support file attachments of any kind. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage and lets you attach any file type to your notes with full-text search.
Which app has better design — Things 3 or TaskLoco?
Things 3 has award-winning Apple design language and is considered one of the most beautiful task managers. TaskLoco uses a clean sticky note interface that's instantly familiar. Design preference depends on whether you want polished Apple aesthetics or simple, functional sticky notes.
Does TaskLoco work offline like Things 3?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no account required — stores 20 notes locally on your device. Things 3 works offline on individual devices but can't sync without internet connection.
Can TaskLoco capture web content like Things 3?
Yes, better. TaskLoco's Chrome extension captures any webpage as a sticky note in one click. Things 3 has no browser extension and no way to capture web content directly into the app.
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